Bursts of exercise boost cognitive function, neuroscientists say
Decades of exercise research data support the common view that regular, long-term training not only produces physical benefits, but also ...
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Study finds ‘brain endurance training’ boosts older adults’ cognitive and physical abilities
Cerebral endurance training (BET), a combined method of cognitive and physical training developed for athletes, strengthens the cognitive and physical ...
Multiple Surgeries May Contribute to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Multiple surgeries could lead to cognitive decline, according to a study from the University of Sydney, using data from the ...
Cognitive deficits linked to methamphetamine and PCP use are driven by a common neurotransmitter switch, neurobiologists demonstrate
The effects of prolonged drug use can manifest themselves in several ways. Memory loss and decreased cognitive function are some ...
Cognitive scientists reveal similarity between social and spatial navigation
How do people navigate social media to understand and appreciate who knows what and who is connected to whom? It’s ...
Researchers identify genetic mutations responsible for rare disease causing cognitive decline
A rare cause of inherited cognitive decline known as CSF1R-related disorder (CSF1R-RD) is named for mutations in the CSF1R gene, ...
The region of the brain that controls eye movements also plays an important role in higher cognitive functions
The superior colliculus is a region of the midbrain traditionally thought to help animals orient to important locations in space, ...
Propolis, a plant native to Morocco, improves cognitive function in male rats suffering from chronic mild stress
Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the body and mind of those affected. Previous studies suggest that particularly stressful ...
Cognitive behavioral therapy improves brain circuits to relieve depression
Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills to cope with everyday problems, reinforce ...
Study of titmice finds cognitive skills impact lifespan
While there's no denying that "survival of the fittest" still reigns supreme in the animal kingdom, a new study shows ...
